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The Provision of Insurance - Casualty Insurance - Excess Layer 1 (PS25m over PS50m)

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 13:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "The Provision of Insurance - Casualty Insurance - Excess Layer 1 (£25m over £50m)" was conducted by Hampshire County Council, located in Winchester, England. This tender is categorised under liability insurance services and involves the procurement of a combined liability insurance policy aimed at increasing the council's liability limits. The procurement method was a limited, competitive quotation process, below threshold. The tender ended on 25th March 2026, and the contract period commenced on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2027. The contract was awarded to Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe PLC on 8th April 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large insurance firms capable of delivering complex liability coverage solutions. Businesses experienced in public sector insurance and risk management could benefit greatly by enhancing their portfolios and reinforcing relationships within government networks. This procurement opportunity was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs due to the scale and nature of the contract, focusing primarily on substantial coverage requirements essential for public sector operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Insurance - Casualty Insurance - Excess Layer 1 (PS25m over PS50m)

Notice Description

Casualty Excess Layer Insurance is a commercial Insurance Policy purchased to increase Hampshire County Council's limits of liability over the primary insurance cover of PS50million, to provide appropriate indemnity for the County Council's risks. This insurance is on a Combined Liability basis and consists of Public and Products Liability, Employers' Liability and Pollution Liability and provides insurance against third party claims for injury, damage to property and financial loss arising from activities as a County Council. This includes claims against the County Council arising from the use of the Highways.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dae6cab-4063-48e5-9258-17c5d897ec2b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66516000 - Liability insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,517 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,517 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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